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Benjamin Collins Ben Jernigan

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Oct 08, 2016

Victim Details

Benjamin Collins Ben Jernigan

Male

White / Caucasian

Knoxville

TN

2016-10-08

28

Benjamin

Collins Ben Jernigan

06/26/2026

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On a quiet street in North Knoxville, the life of Benjamin Collins 'Ben' Jernigan, a 28-year-old Caucasian male, came to a tragic and senseless end in the pre-dawn hours of October 8, 2016. A veteran of the United States Navy, a talented artist, and a beloved musician, Jernigan was on his way home after a night out with friends when a minor vehicle issue led to a fatal encounter.

Jernigan was driving his blue Lincoln Town Car when it stalled just after crossing a set of railroad tracks on ...
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